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Vegan Earth Day Recipes That Will Make You Appreciate This Day Even More

by Kiersten Hickman

On Apr. 22, 2017, the entire world will be celebrating the one thing they have in common — living on this planet. Earth Day is a day to celebrate the beautiful earth that we all exist on day-after-day. So what better way to celebrate the existence of the Earth than eating foods that treat the Earth with special care? This year, celebrate with one of these vegan Earth Day recipes that are full of all types of natural ingredients and spices that you will absolutely adore even if you aren't a vegan on days that are not Earth Day.

To celebrate the Earth is to appreciate all that it gives us — food included. So, whether or not you're a vegan, one great way to celebrate Earth Day is to eat like one, using only ingredients that are natural and of the planet. If you are a vegan, of course, this list of recipes was made just for you!

Vegan or not, here's one thing we can probably all agree on: the Earth makes delicious food. So either way, I have a feeling you are going to fall in love with these vegan recipes no matter what — I mean, just look at them.

Chocolate Raspberry Dream Parfait

Start your Earth Day off with this delicious raspberry parfait cup by Oh She Glows!

Sweet Potato Noodles With Garlic Kale

If you are fortunate enough to have one of those awesome spiralizer gadgets, then you are going to love this potato noodle recipe by Love and Lemons!

Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash

Can’t ever go wrong if a recipe involves roasting with maple and cinnamon. Get this delicious recipe over at Tori Avery.

Pistachio Oat Squares

The perfect grab-and-go snack for your week by Love and Lemons!

Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies

The perfect dessert to end your Earth Day festivities by Oh She Glows.

10-Minute Pasta

No joke, this vegan pasta by Oh She Glows can be made in 10 minutes tops, in case you don’t have the luxury to cook for a long period of time on Earth Day.

Romesca Cauliflower Sandwiches

Step aside avocado toast! This delicious appetizer by Love and Lemons with a homemade spread and cauliflower toast is about to be your new favorite snack.

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger

I mean, burgers are always a good choice! This recipe by Cookie & Kate will satisfy all of your mouthwatering burger dreams right now.

Broccoli & Cheese Soup

Yes, it’s true: You can make the beloved Broccoli & Cheese soup with this amazing recipe over at Oh She Glows.

Vegan Stuffed Shells

Yes, stuffed pasta is possible on a vegan diet! This recipe by Love and Lemons is about to blow your mind.

Creamy Butternut Squash Linguine With Fresh Sage

Pasta craving? Don’t worry, this creamy pasta is actually a possibility for vegans with this delicious linguine recipe by Cookie and Kate.

Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Red Lentil Stew

If the weather on Earth Day is looking a little chilly, this stew by Oh She Glows will warm you right up!

Turmeric Black Pepper Latte

Turmeric is all the rage these days, especially if it’s mixed in a delicious almond milk latte with Love and Lemons.

Sugar Snap Peas & Carrot Soba Noodles

This recipe by Cookie and Kate is full of fresh springtime goodness that will fill your body with so much joy!

Kale, Black Bean & Avocado Burrito Bowl

This burrito bowl by Cookie and Kate is changing all burrito bowl stereotypes.

Spicy Smoky Ratatouille Casserole

There may not be a little rat best friend to help you make this dish by Tori Avery, but it will make you feel like a chef nonetheless!

Asian Chopped Kale Salad

Break out the kale this Earth Day and make a huge bowl of this glorious Asian Chopped Salad by Cookie and Kate!